In addition to administering the Act 250 program in the district offices , the NRB issues rules and policies related to Act 250, and provides training and legal assistance to District Commissions and staff. The NRB is responsible for enforcement of Act 250, and may participate as a party in appeals from Act 250 decisions to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. In July 2016, the NRB assumed a new statutory function: hearing appeals of energy compliance determinations made by the Commissioner of the Department of Public Service.